Woodbridge 2001 Portacinco

[dave berg]

I was very pleased again to find Portacinco at the Grocery Outlet in Bonney Lake, Wa., this time the 2001, for about $10. As usual perhaps, this wine has minimal nose, maybe a bit of blackberry. Actually may be reminiscent of Manischewitz blackberry a bit (well, actually that stuff smells pretty good.) The character of this port reminds me of a fresh sweet fermenting must, or maybe a bit like balsamic vinegar. I'd say again the predominant flavor is black cherry, with a slight bright fruity overtone, slight licorice as well as slight tannin--but not the mouth filling tannin of a cabernet or petit syrah port. There is maybe an almond extract sort of quality, which I'd say is on the border between taste and aroma sensed on the exhale after a sip. At first it was quite oaky--very nice. It's a dark blackish-red in color. This port is not complex or intriguing--the flavors are just too big, yet it is not cloying either, and every sip is pleasant and satisfying. I'd highly recommend it, especially at anywhere near this price.

[Bradley Bogdan]

Grocery Outlet always seems to have an interesting gem or two amongst all the very cheap plonk.

Glad you found something cool!


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